If I visit my girlfriend in Canada (im English) for a whole 6 months, am I likely to be interrogated by the officer when he/she sees that I plan on being there for the whole time I'm allowed? If so what sort of things will be asked? Is the visitor visa exactly 6 months long?
Chances of being questioned?
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Assume by English you mean a UK citizen travelling on a UK visa exempt passport ? There are no guarantees on what questions you may or not be asked or even if you are guaranteed 6 months entry.
Expect to be asked usual things like purpose of visit, itinerary, where you staying, funding for visit, return ticket and maybe whether you are employed or not. May get asked all of these type of questions or just a few depending on the mood of the CBSA officer and your responses.
Just be honest thats all and should be fine as they are only doing a job and based on a few minutes assessment they have to decide that you will leave at end of stay and people visit girlfriends all the time although not usually for 6 months hence the employed or not question.
Expect to be asked usual things like purpose of visit, itinerary, where you staying, funding for visit, return ticket and maybe whether you are employed or not. May get asked all of these type of questions or just a few depending on the mood of the CBSA officer and your responses.
Just be honest thats all and should be fine as they are only doing a job and based on a few minutes assessment they have to decide that you will leave at end of stay and people visit girlfriends all the time although not usually for 6 months hence the employed or not question.
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You shouldn't be trying to stay there the whole time. You should only be staying there for as long as you're allowed to. Visitor visas are not for long term stays, only temporary stays. Visitor visa is generally 6 months, but they could decide to shorten that if they feel you're somewhat of an overstay risk.
Do I have to apply for the visa above or will I automatically be entitled because I have a uk passport? If they feel I am a risk will they simply send me home immediately? If they ask me anything to do with marriage and j tell them I plan to get married will I be rejected?
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You do not need a visa to enter Canada because you have a UK passport. At the border you should be clear that you are just visiting. Have a return ticket with a specific date; you can always change it later. Bring proof of ties to the UK, such as proof of a job, a lease or mortgage, bank information, etc. If you don't have any of this, well, they might not ask to see it anyway. At least have proof of funds for your trip.
If they ask about marriage, be honest.
The border agent can refuse you entry if he or she believes you will not return to the UK, or if he or she believes you will work. They can also give you a reduced stay - in which case, they will stamp a date on your passport. If you do not get a stamp with a limited stay, you have six months. This can be extended about one month before the stay is supposed to be over.
If they ask about marriage, be honest.
The border agent can refuse you entry if he or she believes you will not return to the UK, or if he or she believes you will work. They can also give you a reduced stay - in which case, they will stamp a date on your passport. If you do not get a stamp with a limited stay, you have six months. This can be extended about one month before the stay is supposed to be over.
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/agree with all the above. As for the border, it's up to you if you want to ask for 6 months. I think it's better to bring a return ticket for no more than a month. Then, once you get in just cancel it and begin your extended "visit". Doing this is perfectly legal, as long as you maintain your status.
Having no return ticket is a sure way to get hassled, I know from experience.
There's a chance if you have a ticket for a month or whatever it is, if the visa officer is suspicious they might stick you with a visitor record. However this isn't a visa, it's just a way to keep tabs on your status. You can renew it online right away if necessary.
Having no return ticket is a sure way to get hassled, I know from experience.
There's a chance if you have a ticket for a month or whatever it is, if the visa officer is suspicious they might stick you with a visitor record. However this isn't a visa, it's just a way to keep tabs on your status. You can renew it online right away if necessary.
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I'd say the chances of being asked questions like if you have a job or other ties back home are high, but it's hard to say whether or not this will cause issues for you. On all of my visits, even the ones I haven't been to a secondary inspection, I was asked about my ties to my home country. They do generally expect to see something (like a job or apartment lease) as well as having enough funds for your visit. They generally are lenient on people who have a P.R. application already in process, but that doesn't apply to you yet. Be honest, but do try to make it easier on yourself by having proof of ties to your home country and a return ticket. Whether or not you say you are "visiting" for 6 months or less time is up to you and in the end whether you are questioned extensively and/or refused is up to the individual CBSA officer.
Ultimately only answer questions honestly you are asked and do not volunteer information that you are not asked. This would be the same advice entering any country and is not being dishonest.
If asked about the purpose of your trip and that is to get married whilst in Canada which is perfectly legal to do , which combined with a question on current employment in home country that could raise a few questions about your intentions given unless for example self employed would not see that many companies giving 6 months off work. Being honest with any questions asked usually will have a positive effect, whether you get a restricted stay will depend on the CBSA officer at the time. Good luck
If asked about the purpose of your trip and that is to get married whilst in Canada which is perfectly legal to do , which combined with a question on current employment in home country that could raise a few questions about your intentions given unless for example self employed would not see that many companies giving 6 months off work. Being honest with any questions asked usually will have a positive effect, whether you get a restricted stay will depend on the CBSA officer at the time. Good luck